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Why KBPI May Not Be Rocking the Rockies at 106.7 FM for Much Longer

For more than twenty years, KBPI has been rocking the Rockies in general and Denver in particular at 106.7 FM. But change is afoot. The station is now being heard at 107.9 FM in Denver, as well as the same dial position in Fort Collins and Colorado Springs, and while it's currently simulcasting on 106.7 FM, that might not be the case for much longer.
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Seven New Names for Sports Authority Field at Mile High

The signs are already coming down on what used to be Sports Authority Field at Mile High; with the demise of the Englewood-based sports retailer giant in 2016, it was only a matter of time until the contracts ran their course and the stadium's name became available again. The time has come, and the Broncos organization is wasting no time in wiping the slate clean once again.
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Everything You Need to Know About the 2018 Legislative Session

Talk about a crazy ride. This year has been filled with controversy and hot button issues, like sexual harassment allegations, gun reform, basic LGBTQ+ civil rights and, who can forget, angry teachers storming the Capitol as part of the #RedforEd campaign. Of the more than 700 bills legislators considered this session, here are the most significant pieces of legislation that passed and failed.
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The Beermuda Triangle, Part Three: The Berkeley Inn

This is the final installment of our three-part Beermuda Triangle series, which explores the Beer Depot, Tennyson's Tap and the Berkeley Inn, three bars at the corner of West 38th Avenue and Tennyson Street that are as easy to get lost in as the mysterious waters of the Atlantic Ocean...
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8 Suspects, 3 Cops Killed in 42 Days During 14 CO Officer-Involved Shootings

Counting the New Year's Eve gun battle that killed Douglas County Deputy Zackari Parrish, there have been fourteen officer-involved shootings along Colorado's Front Range over a span of 42 days. This total includes a traffic stop on Saturday, February 10 in Aurora during which an adult male was killed by a member or members of the Aurora Police Department — the fifth OIS in less than a week. During these incidents, eight suspects and three officers have been killed and at least eleven injuries took place involving law enforcers and others.
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Which Fast-Food Chains Benefit Most From Legal Pot?

Even Peyton Manning credited legal pot for the success of 21 Papa John's locations he purchased in Denver shortly before Amendment 64 passed in 2012 – but Papa's doesn't see nearly the number of potheads as more traditional junk food spots.
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Radical Sasquatch Takes Dumplings to the Street

There may not be a better name out there for a food-service company than Radical Sasquatch Dumpling Company. It simultaneously commands attention and creates a dumpling craving — just what founders Lucas Doverspike and Matt Faurot were hoping for. The two launched their food truck in August and have been...
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Ten of the Best Denver Ska and Reggae Bands

Colorado has long had a loving relationship with reggae music. By extension, that has led to a number of quality ska bands in the punk rock scene. Here are ten of the best reggae and ska bands in the region right now.
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Police Shooting East of DU: Suspect Critical

At this hour, investigators are at the scene of an officer-involved shooting on the 2200 block of South Clermont Street, in a neighborhood not far from the University of Denver. At last report, the person shot by a member of the Denver Police Department is in critical condition. The incident marks the fifteenth officer-involved shooting along Colorado's Front Range since New Year's Eve, as well as the sixth in nine days. It's also the second DPD officer-involved shooting since February 5.
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Denver Sake Maker Pushes for Change in Brewing Laws

Colorado seems like the perfect place to make alcoholic beverages; just look at the proliferation of breweries and distilleries around the state, and the growing number of wine and cider makers. So what if your drink of choice is sake? That shouldn’t make too much of a difference when it...
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Glaare Brings L.A. Darkwave to Denver

The moody joy of L.A. darkwave group Glaare comes from the fun and frenzied cocktail of ingredients that inform its sound: the electronic-music background of guitarist Cameron Carlin, the pop origins of vocalist Rachael Piece, and the metal- and punk-infused music of drummer Brandon Pierce.
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Denver’s First Distillery-Restaurant Readies for LoHi Opening

Denver is about to get its first distillery-restaurant; the Family Jones Spirit House will open on Saturday, November 11, from a group that has already helped shape the modern landscape of Lower Highland, including Paul Tamburello, owner of Little Man Ice Cream and Generator Development.
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Is Riggs Putting the Fox in Charge of the Henhouse With New Discipline Task Force?

More than a month has passed since the Office of the Independent Monitor revealed flaws in the investigative and disciplinary process in the sheriff's office in response to the death of Michael Marshall, who choked to death on his own vomit while in policy custody more than two years ago while being held on a $100 bond. Now, the freshly appointed executive director of the Department of Safety is recommending changes to the sheriff's department and a new task force to look into discipline. But does he have the right people in place?
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Jack Splitt’s Tragic Death and Bizarre Prosecution of His Marijuana Provider

Last year, we told you about the tragic death of Jack Splitt, the fifteen-year-old namesake of Jack's Law, a landmark bill that allowed young medical marijuana patients in Colorado, like him, to take their cannabis-based medication at school. More than a year later, Mark Pedersen, who made MMJ suppositories that helped alleviate the pain suffered by Splitt as a result of a condition associated with his cerebral palsy, faces five felony pot possession and manufacturing charges in Jefferson County that flowed from the investigation into Jack's passing despite the fact that there's no evidence the medication harmed him in any way.